Rachael shows us how to make a beautiful, white, quick cooking ragu sauce that she'll serve over ribbony pappardelle pasta cooked al dente style.
Semi-dried tomatoes, a fairly new staple in American grocery stores, are both bitter and sweet at the same time; they have big flavor, an easy chew and Rachael demonstrates how to use them as the star in her recipe for a pesto that's paired with broccolini and served with sausage..
Rachael shows us how to spice up a charred tomato sauce and pasta dinner in two ways, in minutes. In one dish she's serving the pasta over sausage and in the other dish she pairs the pasta with chickpeas that are seasoned for heat.
Rachael and her friend, TV host and cookbook author Anna Francese Gass, are preparing a delicious feast together in Rachael's Tuscan kitchen. First, Rachael creates a dish inspired by cucina povera, featuring a hearty bean base, roasted onions, greens, and more. Next, Anna demonstrates how to make Panadas, Italian-style empanadas filled with vegetables, lamb, and cheese, all wrapped in a perfectly crisp pastry dough.
Rachael prepares gnocchi from scratch, cooking them in butter and sage, and pairs it with a juicy roast tenderloin served alongside sauteed greens; John crafts a classic martini infused with bergamot liqueur for a citrusy twist.
Rachael creates a hearty ragu sauce using sautéed vegetables and locally-sourced Cinghiale meat, pairing it with Pici, a Tuscan pasta similar to a thicker spaghetti.
Rachael prepares a simple yet flavourful braised Dirty Martini Chicken, paired with a rich brown butter sage pasta. To complement the dish, John puts a unique spin on the classic White Lady Cocktail, creating his own version, the La Donna Rosa.
Rachael shows how to cook like an Italian local with her recipe for a rustic Tuscan fish stew, Cacciucco; to complement the meal, John is mixing up a Castaway Cocktail, a refreshing blend of limoncello, rosemary and vodka.
Dr. Ian joins Rachael in her upstate kitchen to cook one of his mum's favourite dishes, spiced lamb chops topped with Rachael's mum's signature mint sauce. For dessert, he shares his aunt's famous sweet potato pie.
Rachael shows how to recreate a world-famous fast food fish sandwich at home, complete with her signature tartar sauce and served on soft brioche buns with crispy french fries; John mixes up a strawberry gin cocktail inspired by a legendary band.
Rachael takes fried chicken up a notch with a homemade curry and yogurt marinade; John makes an iced mint tea mule; Maria shares her recipe for buttery poppy seed biscuits to serve alongside the chicken.
Rachael turns a classic aubergine sub into a sausage-style sandwich with a punchy blend of pantry spices; John shakes up a smoky bourbon Manhattan; Maria adds a sweet finish with spumoni cookies.
Rachael puts an Italian spin on a classic french dip; John joins in with a nod to his roots.
Rachael cooks up a smoky turkey chili that's perfect served in a bowl or wrapped in a taco shell.
MYOTO is a phrase that Rachel came up with years ago; it's short for make your own takeout; Rachel's intention behind it is to encourage people to recreate restaurant meals in their own kitchens; she brings this idea to life with a Thai green curry.
Rachel shows how to make a homemade burger with house-made barbecue sauce, American cheese, crispy bacon, and a pinto bean dip, skipping the drive-thru.
Rachael builds the ultimate buffalo chicken club with baked bacon, thick smoked blue cheese dressing and toasted white bread with lettuce and tomato; John serves "John Daly" cocktails, vodka versions of the Arnold Palmer, made with rooibos red tea.
A taste of Italy with a meal starting with decadent deviled eggs stuffed with nduja, a spicy Calabrian salami spread; she prepares lemon pepper pasta served alongside sauteed chicken cutlets, leeks and cheese; Green Lantern cocktail with chartreuse.
Rachael shows how to make a restaurant-quality flank steak cooked in a skillet, topped with spinach sauce and served alongside roasted vegetables and a side salad.
Rachael seasons chicken cutlets, coats them in a creamy sour cream sauce, cheese and breadcrumbs and then bakes them; she follows with a tray of green beans, potatoes and tomatoes tossed with herbs and roasted.
Rachael brings the party to her upstate kitchen with a fun and festive spread. She serves crispy fried jumbo shrimp stuffed with jalapeño cream cheese and wrapped in bacon. Alongside, there's spicy deviled popcorn, and John mixes up Lagaritas, a refreshing cocktail that combines cold beer with a classic margarita.
Rachael spices up Taco Tuesday with two flavorful recipes inspired by Korean cuisine. She starts with Sesame-Sriracha Chicken Tostadas bursting with bold, marinated flavors. Then she whips up beef tacos sauteed in a special sauce and served on smoky charred tortillas. Both dishes are perfectly paired with a tangy side of kimchi.
Rachael makes a classic shepherd's pie with browned ground beef and sauteed vegetables, elevated by her rich mashed potato topping made from hand-milled potatoes blended with sour cream, onion, and cheddar cheese.